At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape the future of catastrophe models and engage with clients to meet their needs.
- Company: Join Verisk, a leader in data analytics for the insurance industry.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, professional development, and a supportive culture.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of innovation and make a real impact in the insurance sector.
- Qualifications: Graduate degree in STEM and experience in the insurance industry preferred.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for career growth and collaboration.
Verisk is looking for a passionate, motivated individual to join the dynamic, client facing Model Product Management team in London as a Catastrophe Model Product Management Associate. You’ll have an important role in shaping the future of Verisk models, with opportunities to contribute to the scope, monitor the execution and facilitate the implementation. You will be at the forefront of bringing these complex and interdisciplinary models to market, ensuring a customer-focused approach throughout the process.
If you are passionate about innovation and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect role for you!
Responsibilities- Foster strong client relationships, supporting their model needs and ensuring an effective feedback loop to inform model strategy and relevance.
- Communicate upcoming model updates and support go-to-market strategies.
- Deliver technical model presentations and address client questions to support licensing, model evaluation, regulatory compliance, and adoption.
- Collaborate with Consulting, Client Services, and Research teams to drive model adoption, perform market research, and translate scientific innovations into model scope requirements.
- Execute model change management for London and European clients, ensuring timely support and resource availability.
- Represent Verisk at industry and academic conferences, presenting models and thought leadership.
- Work with Regulatory, Consulting, and Client Services teams to address market needs, regulatory questionnaires, and insurance/climate stress test reporting.
- Build relationships with all key Verisk stakeholders (consulting, research, engineering, QA, business development) and collaborate with adjacent business units on go-to-market plans.
- Collect feedback on opportunities to leverage model data-as-a-service for evaluation, parametric insurance, and underwriting tools, focusing on London, Europe, and international markets.
- Graduate degree in a STEM field (PhD preferred; Master’s with relevant experience considered).
- 3+ years of experience in the insurance industry or academia.
- Knowledge of the Lloyd’s market preferred.
- Interest in and knowledge of multiple natural hazard catastrophe models (e.g., hurricane, earthquake, flood, wildfire, severe thunderstorm) preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly.
- Proven experience managing long-term, complex projects with cross-functional teams, balancing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to motivate and foster innovative discussions among colleagues is desirable.
- Coding skills in SQL, R, or Python are beneficial; ArcGIS knowledge desirable.
- Knowledge of Touchstone and Touchstone Re desirable but not essential.
Catastrophe Model Product Management Associate employer: Maplecroft
Contact Detail:
Maplecroft Recruiting Team
We think you need these skills to ace Catastrophe Model Product Management Associate
Some tips for your application 🫡
Show Your Passion: When writing your application, let your enthusiasm for the role shine through! We want to see how excited you are about catastrophe models and the impact they have on the insurance industry.
Tailor Your CV: Make sure your CV is tailored to highlight relevant experience in the insurance industry or academia. We love seeing how your background aligns with our needs, so don’t hold back on those key skills!
Craft a Compelling Cover Letter: Your cover letter is your chance to tell us why you’re the perfect fit for this role. Share specific examples of your past experiences and how they relate to the responsibilities listed in the job description.
Apply Through Our Website: We encourage you to apply directly through our website. It’s the best way to ensure your application gets into the right hands and shows us you’re serious about joining our team!
How to prepare for a job interview at Maplecroft
✨Know Your Models
Make sure you brush up on various natural hazard catastrophe models like hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods. Being able to discuss these topics confidently will show your passion for the role and your understanding of the industry.
✨Showcase Your Communication Skills
Since this role involves delivering technical presentations and addressing client questions, practice explaining complex concepts in simple terms. You might even want to do a mock presentation with a friend to get comfortable.
✨Demonstrate Collaboration
Highlight your experience working with cross-functional teams. Be ready to share specific examples of how you've fostered innovative discussions or managed long-term projects, as this will resonate well with the collaborative nature of the team.
✨Research Verisk and the Lloyd's Market
Familiarise yourself with Verisk’s products and their position in the Lloyd's market. Understanding their go-to-market strategies and recent developments will help you ask insightful questions and demonstrate your genuine interest in the company.